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Irrigators donate millions of litres of their own water to communities that have run out of water

A group of southern New South Wales irrigators have pledged to give millions of litres of their own water to those who need it most, but they need help to deliver it.




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Springboks want to unite South Africa after claiming their third World Cup victory

The significance of the Springboks' third Rugby World Cup victory will be felt far beyond the record books, as captain Siya Kolisi wants all South Africans to feel united by the epic win over England in the final.




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Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp shouted at fans reaching their hands down to high-five the team

When questioned about the incident at a press conference, Klopp said his opinion on coronavirus does not matter as he was merely a football manager.




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Punishment alone won't teach St Kevin's College boys a lesson for their sexist chant, but there is another way

It is abysmal behaviour and the boys from St Kevin's may need to pay some kind of price, but if we think punishment alone can resolve this issue, we are mistaken, writes Justin Coulson.




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Portable ultrasound device could see doctors throw away their stethoscopes, surgeon says

A small portable ultrasound machine connected to a mobile phone is set to make the stethoscope obsolete, according to a professor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It's faster, safer and more accurate.




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Organ donation a discussion Australian parents should have with their children, expert says

Chloe Myors died suddenly, but based on a candid discussion with their 11-year-old daughter before her death her parents decided to donate her organs.




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The Geelong family facing deportation from Australia due to their son's 'minor' disability

After suffering a stroke as a baby, Adyan bin Hasan's left hand is weak. And while it doesn't stop the five-year-old playing basketball and cricket, his disability is the reason his family's permanent visa application has been rejected.




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Why are punters turning their backs on betting in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup?

Betting on horse races has taken a dive amid a slew of scandals that hit the industry this year, but racing experts say a combination of factors are coming together at the wrong time for Racing Victoria.




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Greenough prisoners getting their hands dirty and aiming at a better life

A Mid West conservation and land management program is skilling up prisoners in Greenough and reducing the rate of re-offending.




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How Newcastle Ocean Baths get their sparkle back

Despite battling cool wintery winds and the rushing splashes of waves, workers have begun the process of giving Newcastle's Ocean Baths their annual 'spring' clean.




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Gold Coast snappers show off their town

Locals have captured the unique beauty and brilliance of the Gold Coast for ABC Open's Snapped project.





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My Swan Hill: locals tell of their vision for the town

What does the future hold for regional towns? To some, it's about change. For others, it's about things staying much the same.




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Ingham pasta manufacturers hold their own among local nonnas

The north Queensland town of Ingham has no shortage of pasta makers. A large number of the town's residents are of Italian heritage - but the owners of the local pasta manufacturing business are not. Despite this they still have the approval of the local nonnas.




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Breast cancer survivors celebrate their life on the front lawn at local shire office

Visitors to the City of Greater Geraldton's council chambers earlier this week were greeted with a display of more than 200 pink silhouettes strategically placed on the grassed area near the main entrance .




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Torrita locals fight for just eight seconds of your time, to slow traffic down through their town

The small rural community of Torrita fights to keep safe speed limits through their town, and to acknowledge their existence.




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Ultra athletes like Kym Lynch push their body and mind for a challenge

Ultra athletes like Kym Lynch push their body and mind for a challenge




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Former gang member Lance Daly now helping others to erase the ink that is stifling their future

Lance Daly has been through a heroin addiction, multiple stints in jail and gang violence and now wants to help people remove the marks of the past that are stifling their futures.




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Medical student Hannah Clements, Dr Javed Badyari and Rebecca Newtown in their swags in Wollongong Mall on night four of the sleepout




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Medical students and doctor sleep out in their scrubs to end 'Indefinite Detention'

They've battled gale-force winds, cold winter nights, and drunks serenading them with Billy Joel classics at three in the morning. But two young medicos are determined to keep sleeping out in their scrubs to draw attention to the detention of asylum seekers.




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NSW nurses fear for their safety as mental health unit faces staffing crisis, union says

The NSW nurses' union says a staffing crisis at Shellharbour Hospital's mental health unit is putting staff and patient safety at risk.




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The Beatles thought they had a wise idea for their last album — but it was a fatal error

It's been 50 years since the Beatles released their final album, Let It Be. Now, a new film will look back on its making, and the deep divisions that led to the band's breakup. But just how accurately will it portray what really went on?




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Can the new financial planning regulator stop rogue advisers ripping off their clients?

After years of failed self-regulation, the Federal Government has imposed a watchdog on the financial planning sector. But will FASEA be able to stop conflicted payments and poor advice where many others have tried and failed?




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Hobart news: People voting with their feet in regional Tasmania

MORNING BRIEFING: Many regional Tasmanian areas are in a population decline, and Hobart scores high on drug waste water testing.




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Farm tourism boom keeps Tasmania's heritage tradies on their toes

The rise of home renovation shows has helped glamorise DIY but take the cameras and personalities away and the situation is quite different especially when it comes to tackling heritage buildings.




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Samantha and David outside their tent




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Narooma's young and homeless forced to live in a tent in their popular sea-change town

Narooma is a haven for holidaymakers and sea-changers, but many young people are finding it impossible to rent in their own home town.




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David and Samantha in their tent






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Gemma Cosgrave and Steven Arthur died when their car collided with a truck on the Bruce Highway at Cardwell. (Supplied)




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Laverton's nocturnal cow problem and the two men who took matters into their own hands

When an outback town in WA was faced with the unusual problem of cows leaving their paddocks and roaming their streets by night in search of food, two men were tasked with doing something about it.




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Gold rush town of Coolgardie divided over plans to explore beneath their streets

Residents in one of Australia's most famous gold rush towns are divided over plans to explore for the precious metal beneath its streets, amid record prices for gold which have injected new life into Coolgardie.




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Air force veteran Frank Sims and his family celebrated Anzac Day in their driveway this year.

RAAF veteran Frank Sims was disappointed to not be able to walk with remaining men in the Odd Bods Association but was grateful to have his family around him on Anzac Day in 2020. Brighton East, Melbourne.




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Socially distancing parents get creative introducing their babies to the world

For babies born during the coronavirus pandemic, introductions to extended family members have been a little different. Parents have had to use technology to allow grandparents, aunts and uncles to meet their latest family member.




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Your next health supplement could be the same thing cows feed their newborns

With the COVID-19 pandemic, immunity has never been such a hot topic. It's meant a family-run dairy that produces colostrum is being overrun with enquiries.




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Jenny and Graham Francis only recently learned both of their identities had been stolen

Jenny and Graham Francis only recently learned both of their identities had been stolen.




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Licence to steal: The roadblock preventing fraud victims from recouping their identity

NSW identity fraud victims want more done to stop imposters from using drivers licences to lodge bogus loan, credit and debit card applications.




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How a group of passionate locals are helping refugees find their 'home among the gum trees'

A coastal paradise town becomes a safe haven for refugees, despite being outside of a government-supported resettlement zone.




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When schoolkids lock their mobile phones away in pouches for the day, amazing things happen

What would happen to the dynamic in a school if the students locked away their mobile phones for the day? A lot, it turns out and it's all positive.




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Boutique dairies on the rise, as farmers look to process their own produce and set prices

Boutique dairies may be tiny, but there is nothing small about their thinking. Farms across New South Wales are choosing on-site processing in an effort to create more sustainable farming practices.




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Jill Horton connects with asylum seekers to check in on their mental health and wellbeing



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William Tyrrell abducted in a car by an offender who chose to 'act on their desires', inquest hears

Toddler William Tyrrell, who vanished from his foster grandmother's home in the sleepy town of Kendall almost five years ago, was likely abducted by someone who chose to "act on their desires", an inquest into his disappearance hears.




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Beachgoers at Iluka on NSW north coast warned to keep their distance from leopard seal

A 3.5-metre leopard seal has come ashore in northern NSW as authorities warn eager onlookers to keep their distance from the potentially deadly marine mammal.





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Koalas in their hundreds feared dead in bushfires south of Port Macquarie

The Port Macquarie koala hospital fears more than 350 koalas may have died in a bushfire south of the town, with staff frustrated they cannot yet access the site.




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How to tell the difference between whale species and help scientists with their research

As whales cruise past Australia's coastlines on their annual migration, here are some tips on identifying which species is which.




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Tasmanian mother-daughter duo ready to begin their policing careers

While you hear about children choosing the same career as their parents regularly, the opposite is true for this mother-daughter police duo.




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When they lost their daughter, a 'tranquil, peaceful' place helped this Tasmanian family heal

A bench shaped like a butterfly marks the spot where seven-year-old Rebecca Jackson was fatally struck by a falling tree limb. For her family, it's provided a quiet spot to heal.